Safety Tutorial forWarehouse Assistant

Denise Hourihan

Eastridge High School

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Training Tasks for Warehouse Assistant

Proper lifting techniqueLadder safetyProper use of hand trucks, dollies, and hoistsForklift safety (may not be driven by minors)

Keeping work area clean

Emergency and evacuation procedures

Chemical safety/ hazardous materials

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Pre-Test

There are at least five unsafe practices shown in this picture.

What are they?

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Pre-Test Answers

Five unsafe practices are:

1. Worker is reaching too high to lift box.

2. Worker has leg on second rung of ladder.

3. Worker is in an unstable position.

4. Box may be too heavy to lift.

5. Forklift is behind worker.

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Appropriate Clothes

Steel-toed shoes/boots

Long pants

Hard hat

Gloves

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Safety Equipment

Hard hat

Goggles

Steel-toed boots

Earplugs

Fire extinguisher

Back support belt

Safety equipment in warehouse

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Tools

Hand truck

Dolly

Box cutter

Hand tools (screwdriver, hammer, wrench, etc.)

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Equipment/Machinery

Fork lift truck (not to be used by anyone under 18 years old)DollyHand truckComputerLaddersOverhead lifting equipmentConveyors

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Electrical

Be sure the following are in good condition: Outlets Plugs Cords Extension cords Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupters (GFCIs) Light bulbs (correct wattage) Circuit breakers/fuses

•Keep ladders away from electrical lines

Water and electricity don’t mix

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Floors, Doors, Exits

Aisles, exits and doorways must be kept clear

Keep floors clean

Clean up spills right away

Exits and doors must be clearly marked

All employees must be aware of all exits from building in case of emergency

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Chemical Hazards

Powders

Dusts

Gases

Vapors

Liquids

Know the chemical hazards in the workplace and the safety procedures for handling them.

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Ergonomic Hazards - Lifting

Use proper lifting techniqueBend at the knees to liftUse a lifting aid or cartAvoid over-reaching, twisting or lifting over headAsk for help when needed

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Infectious diseases

Blood borne diseases – exposure to items contaminated with human blood or body fluids

Wash hands after using restroom.

Avoid rusty nails, needles, splinters, blood

Keep work areas clean

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Fire

Where are the fire extinguishers?

When should they be used?

How do you operate a fire extinguisher?

What types of fire extinguishers are there?

Where are the fire exits?

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Robbery, Bomb Scares

Do not resist a robbery attempt. Give up the merchandise and don’t put yourself in a position to get hurt.

Let your supervisor know as soon as possible.

Be familiar with emergency evacuation procedures.

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Angry/threatening Customers

Listen to customer and acknowledge his or her concerns.Ask what you can do to fix the situation. If possible, handle customer

on your own. If not, ask for help from your

supervisor.

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HOW and to WHOM DO YOU REPORT AN INJURY

Report any on-the-job injuries to your supervisor immediately.Supervisors must report the injury within a certain amount of regardless of whether the injury required professional medical attention or lost time.You will need to complete an accident report.Be familiar with the policies for your company.

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Post Test (True or False)

1. There is no need to train a warehouse assistant in the proper use of ladders.

2. Hard hats and steel toed-shoes are usually required in a warehouse job.

3. It is important to bend from the waist when picking up boxes.

4. Warehouse workers do not need to worry about chemical hazards on the job.

5. You should not stand on the top two rungs of a ladder.

6. A 16-year old can drive a fork-lift truck.

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Post Test (True or False)

7. In the event of a robbery, you should protect the company’s property at all costs.

8. Any on-the-job injury should be reported to your supervisor immediately.

9. It is important to know the location of all exits to the building.

10.It is not necessary to keep your work area clean because that is the janitor’s job.

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Post-Test Answers

1. False2. True3. False4. False5. True6. False7. False8. True9. True10. False

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Safety Web Resources

http://youngworker.healthandsafetycentre.org/

http://www.oshadefenseleague.com/

http://www.osha-slc.gov/

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/

http://www.esfi.org/

http://uwworksafe.com/worksafe/pdfs/FctSheet.pdf